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In reply to the discussion: Jimmy Carter says he would consider pardoning Edward Snowden [View all]Cha
(297,655 posts)41. Yes he is.. "If he was found guilty and sentenced to death, I would certainly consider pardon,
Carter said. But, Carter added that he doesn't have "the information President Obama has about what damage has been done to our security apparatus."
"When asked whether he would pardon Snowden today as president, Carter replied, "No, because you can't pardon someone who has not been tried and convicted."
"When asked whether he would pardon Snowden today as president, Carter replied, "No, because you can't pardon someone who has not been tried and convicted."
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"No, because you can't pardon someone who has not been tried and convicted." How bout Nixon?
denverbill
Mar 2014
#1
Remarkable that Carter is unaware that Ford pardoned Nixon who was never 'tried and convicted'...
PoliticAverse
Mar 2014
#2
Lots of us agree with Carter's view on when presidential pardons are appropriate
struggle4progress
Mar 2014
#27
President Carter Pardoned Draft dogers on his first day in office in Jan 21 1977.
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2014
#3
They were not symbolic. They were charged with a real crime and would go to jail
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2014
#33
You deal with Obama's sudden idea that the NSA needs changed. Wow, wonder why????????????????? LOL!
Logical
Mar 2014
#10
You took an ass kicking on Snowden and Chained CPI. But keep doubling down! Fun to watch! nt
Logical
Mar 2014
#16
When Grasping at straws.. "LOL, we will soon see you posting hate stories about Carter I assume"
Cha
Mar 2014
#38
If Carter sounds anymore sympathetic toward Snowden, many DUers...
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Mar 2014
#44
When asked whether he would pardon Snowden today as president, Carter replied, "No, because..
Cha
Mar 2014
#48
Yes he is.. "If he was found guilty and sentenced to death, I would certainly consider pardon,
Cha
Mar 2014
#41
Yeah fresh.. it's so funny that they're not understanding that Carter is on the side of LAW
Cha
Mar 2014
#49
"If he was found guilty and sentenced to death, I would certainly consider pardon," Carter said.
cui bono
Mar 2014
#32
Tell it to treestar. S/he's the one who said Carter "believes Ed is guilty as charged".
cui bono
Mar 2014
#37